Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 73 Face–to–Face Confirmation

Hayley’s POV:

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Madeline stared at me, her eyes wide in disbelief. I bet she hadn’t expected an Omega like me to not only stand up to her, but also respond faster than she could,

With a fierce tug, she yanked her hand back. “Hayley, you just wait. The game has only just begun, and I have all the time in the world to play with you.”

With that menacing comment, she spun around and confidently walked towards her striking Ferrari, swiftly vanishing from sight.

Inside the car, Benjamin suddenly turned to me. He asked, “What did she just say to you? Was she yelling at you?”

Benjamin’s concern surprised me. Was he worried that Madeline, this beta, would use her bloodline rank to bully me?

But I wouldn’t give her that chance and certainly didn’t need Benjamin’s help. I casually replied, “Nothing much. We were just chatting.”

Benjamin gave me a long, searching look, clearly not believing my words. But he didn’t press further; instead, he simply said, “Just ignore her from now on.”

I agreed with that sentiment, though a question nags at me. Despite already knowing the answer in my heart, I couldn’t help but ask him. “Do you like her?”

the air turned thick with silence. I cursed myself for

all.” The three simple words were classic Benjamin–straightforward and

me, and I added, “But she seems to really

how possessive I sounded.

me with a penetrating gaze.

Hera was stirred

him. Flustered, I met his gaze. Before

my composure, hastily shaking my head. “Forget it, forget it! I didn’t mean to pry; it was just something random! Don’t take it

“I think I’ll get some napping. Call me when we

he responded with a

in my seat, slowly closing my eyes, and tried to get some sleep. But sleep evaded me as my thoughts

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I did was turn on my computer. I immediately accessed Benjamin’s company system and erased all traces of my

tracks, I continued helping Benjamin translate documents in the Mornant language, working diligently until midnight. Finally, I completed the first volume and sent it directly to

it, Benjamin texted me back. “That was quick! Looks like I

to be free labor! Although part of my motivation was gratitude for his previous help, that didn’t mean I wouldn’t charge him.